The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in hialeah, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 133 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near hialeah, FL. Of these, 127 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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133 providers found
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    1295 Northwest 14th Street, Suite 1700, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Corneliu Luca is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Luca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Apraxia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Luca is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required
    1295 Northwest 14th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Jagid is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Jagid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Craniectomy. Dr. Jagid is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Neurology
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1475 Northwest 12th Avenue, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Martinez-Arizala is a Physiatrist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Martinez-Arizala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Syringomyelia, Syringobulbia, and Chiari Malformation Type 2. Dr. Martinez-Arizala is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Umhc-Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

    1475 NW 12th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Dalal is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Dalal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Spasticity, and Neuralgia. Dr. Dalal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Fidel Cintas MD PA

    8260 W Flagler St Ste 2I, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandor Romero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Romero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Muscle Atrophy, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Romero is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    1475 Northwest 12th Avenue, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Pontee is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Pontee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Neurogenic Bowel, and Paraplegia. Dr. Pontee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Neurology
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1150 Northwest 14th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gustavo Alameda is a Physiatrist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Alameda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Alameda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1150 Northwest 14th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Benatar is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Benatar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Thymectomy. Dr. Benatar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Office

    8400 NW 33rd St Ste 201, 
    Doral, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Darwin Caraballo-Burgos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Doral, Florida. Dr. Caraballo-Burgos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Obesity in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Caraballo-Burgos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Conviva Care Center Westland

    975 W 49th St, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rafael Palmerola is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Palmerola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pericarditis, Enlarged Liver, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Conviva Liberty City

    6269 NW 7th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amarilis Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    806 S Douglas Rd Ste 820, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Esther Vildor-Dazil is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Vildor-Dazil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Dementia, Stroke, and Hypertension. Dr. Vildor-Dazil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Leon Medical Centers LLC

    101 SW 27th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alvaro Gutierrez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Epilepsy in Children, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

    1201 NW 16th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Junney Baeza-Dager is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Baeza-Dager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

    1201 NW 16th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jasmine Martinez-Barrizonte is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Martinez-Barrizonte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

    1201 NW 16th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Vargas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1321 NW 14th St Ste 102, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Irina Licea is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Licea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dysgraphia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Licea is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine | General Practice
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine | General Practice

    Fidel Cintas MD PA

    8260 W Flagler St Ste 2I, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Rafael Cartaya is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Miami, Florida. Dr. Cartaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Orotic Aciduria Type 1, Protein Deficiency, and Anemia. Dr. Cartaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Jackson Health System

    1611 NW 12th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samora Cotterell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Cotterell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Rhabdomyolysis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cotterell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Jackson Health System

    1611 NW 12th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Veliz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Veliz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Veliz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Paraplegia?

    Paraplegia is a paralysis which affects all or part of the lower body, the trunk, legs, and pelvic organs. Paralysis involves a loss of muscle control and can be complete or partial.  While there are different types and causes of paraplegia, the most common type is caused by spinal cord injury due to trauma (motor vehicle accidents, falls, violence, sports or recreation injuries, alcohol use, or gunshot or knife wound) that damages the spinal cord. After a traumatic spinal cord injury, additional damage often occurs over time due to bleeding, swelling, and inflammation. In contrast, non-traumatic spinal cord injury may be caused by arthritis, cancer, inflammation, infections, nerve or autoimmune diseases, polio, or disk degeneration of the spine.

    When should I see a Paraplegia doctor near hialeah, FL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Paraplegia doctor near hialeah, FL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Paraplegia doctors near hialeah, FL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Paraplegia doctors near hialeah, FL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Paraplegia doctor near hialeah, FL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Paraplegia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Paraplegia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Paraplegia doctor near hialeah, FL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Paraplegia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Paraplegia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Paraplegia doctors near hialeah, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Paraplegia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Paraplegia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Paraplegia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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